Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Krzysztof Wodiczko, graphite, 1999
Untitled, by Krzysztof Wodiczko, graphite, 1999

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Krzysztof Wodiczko. It dates from 1999 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Krzysztof Wodiczko's Untitled is a mixed-media drawing created in 1999, comprising thirteen sheets of paper with various drawing and collage elements. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Technique & Style

The drawing combines pencil, felt-tip pen, colored pencil, and ink with cut-and-pasted printed paper, showcasing Wodiczko's experimental approach. The sketch features a predominantly monochromatic palette with orange and blue accents, and employs techniques such as cross-hatching.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a building with a staircase and foreground wall, likely a study for a larger project. Wodiczko's Interrogative Design practice, which informs this piece, engages with themes like war, trauma, and public communication, often through large-scale projections on monuments and buildings.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Krzysztof Wodiczko

Artist

Krzysztof Wodiczko

Krzysztof Wodiczko (born April 16, 1943) is a Polish artist known for his large-scale slide and video projections on architectural facades and monuments.

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